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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 12, 2021

October 12, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of Elwood firefighter Mark B. Gillam. Flags should be flown at half-staff in Madison and Tipton counties from s …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 11, 2021

October 12, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in honor of U.S. Army F …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 11, 2021

October 12, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and within Rep. Andrea Schroeder’s district to be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 to honor the …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 08, 2021

October 11, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are extending their deepest sympathies to the loved ones and friends of former State Representative Anthony Vaska who passed away yesterday e …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 08, 2021

October 9, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

By order of the Governor of the State of Missouri, U.S. and Missouri flags should be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in Linn County on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from sunrise to sunset …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 08, 2021

October 9, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #135 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the Firefighters of Wisconsin wh …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 08, 2021

October 9, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Virginia

This is to order that the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia is to be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol in respect and memory of former Virginia Senator Robert L. Calhoun.I hereby order tha …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 07, 2021

October 7-9, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning Thursday, October 7, until sunset October 9, 2021 in honor of NC …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 07, 2021

October 8, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, Friday, October 8, 2021, for the interment of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Group …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 07, 2021

October 8, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Park County from sunrise to sunset on Friday, October 8, 2021 in honor and memory of Al …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 06, 2021

October 6, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset tomorrow, October 6, 2021, to honor Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Group Supervisor Michae …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 04, 2021

October 4, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Washington State Patrol Trooper Detective Eric T. Gunderson, 37, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facili …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 04, 2021

October 4, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Natrona County from sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 4, 2021 in honor and memory of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 04, 2021

October 4, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until su …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 03, 2021

October 3, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

A Proclamation on Fire Prevention Week, 2021During Fire Prevention Week, we honor our brave firefighters and first responders who risk their lives to protect us every day and reaffirm the importance o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 02, 2021

October 2, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Deputy Joshua Moyers passed from critical injuries obtained in the line of duty on September 24, 2021. He served the community as Sheriff’s Office Explorer from 2011 to …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 02, 2021

October 2, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

The Governor orders that the flags atop the State Capitol be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, October 2, 2021, in honor of Jimmy C. Bales and in recognition …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 02, 2021

October 2, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Governor Sisolak ordered flags of the U.S. and Nevada be flown at half-staff on October 2, 2021 in honor of Robert T. Herbert. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 01, 2021

October 2, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

Governor Carney and Lieutenant Governor Hall-Long join family, friends and Delawareans across our state in paying tribute to the extraordinary life and service of Second Lieutenant George M. Johnson. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 01, 2021

September 24, 2021 - October 1, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

Governor Lee ordered all U.S. & Tennessee flags to half-staff at the State Capitol and all State office buildings From September 24, 2021 - October 1, 2021 in honor of Justice Cornelia A. Cl …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 01, 2021

October 1, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Governor Sisolak ordered flags of the U.S. and Nevada be flown at half-staff on October 1, 2021 in honor of the Victims of the 1 October Tragedy. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 30, 2021

September 30, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Governor Sisolak ordered flags of the U.S. and Nevada be flown at half-staff at state public buildings and grounds on September 30, 2021 in honor of former Rep. James H. Bilbray.  …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 30, 2021

September 30, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Colorado

Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in honor of Denver Fire Department Technician Je …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 28, 2021

September 30, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Maine

Governor Janet Mills ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in honor of Hancock County Sheriff Deputy Luke Gross. De …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 28, 2021

September 29, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

Flag Status Alert: United States Flag and Maryland Flag Will be at Half-StaffThis is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag flown at half-staff on W …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 28, 2021

September 29, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #134 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Sept. 29, 2021, in honor of Officer Joseph Kurer …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 28, 2021

September 29, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - South Dakota

Governor Noem has ordered flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol on September 29, 2021 in honor of former State Representative Robert Weber.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 27, 2021

September 29, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

In honor of the more than 6,000 lives lost due to COVID-19, and the families they left behind, Governor Laura Kelly has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the state effective imme …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 25, 2021

September 25, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, September 25, 2021, to honor fallen U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Eli Olsen who was killed …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 25, 2021

September 25, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until su …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 25, 2021

September 25, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #133 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sept. 25, 2021, in honor of Navy Fireman First C …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 24, 2021

September 24, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Utah

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities to honor the life and service of Utah Marine Sta …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 24, 2021

September 24, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

The Governor orders that all flags on state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, September 24, 2021, intribute to Lieutenant John Stewart of the Lake City& …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 24, 2021

September 24, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of Rep. Steve Davisson of Salem. Flags should be flown at half-staff at the Indiana Statehouse and in Clark, Har …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 23, 2021

September 24, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in honor of all of the Kentuckians lost to COVID-1 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 23, 2021

September 24, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Missouri

Governor Mike Parson today ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Jackson County on Friday, September 24, 2021, in honor of Independence Police Department Of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 22, 2021

September 22, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, September 22, in honor of Representative Frank Pratt, a long-time public servant who …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 22, 2021

September 22, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol are to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in honor of Tennessee State Trooper and Executive Protection …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 21, 2021

September 22, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

I am directing flags to be lowered to half-staff on the grounds of the Alabama State CapitolComplex in Montgomery and in Alabama Senate District 11 (Shelby, St. Clair and Talladegacounties) on Wednesd …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 21, 2021

September 22, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Virginia

Governor’s Flag Order for the State Capitol in RichmondThis is to order that the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia is to be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol in respect and memory of forme …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 21, 2021

September 21, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Colorado

Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in honor of South Metro Fire Rescue Firefighter P …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 19, 2021

September 17 & 19, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Flags will fly at full staff on Friday, September 17 to recognize Constitution Day and National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The new flag lowering date for Sgt. Barajas will be on Sunday, September 19.Gov …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 17, 2021

September 18, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Spokane County Fire Lieutenant and Paramedic Cody Traber, 41, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilitie …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 17, 2021

September 18, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Saturday, September 18 to honor the lives of firefighters who have died in the line …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 17, 2021

September 17, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state building …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 16, 2021

September 17, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Monday, September 6, 2021, Monroe County Commissioner Mike Forster passed away. Forster served the Village of Islamorada for 12 years, serving twice as mayor and twice as vice-mayor. He was elected …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 16, 2021

September 17, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

In acknowledgement of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Delaware Code (Title 29, Section 408) requires Delaware State agencies, including all public schools, to display a POW/MIA flag each year on the …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 16, 2021

September 17, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

DES MOINES– Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 17, 2021, to honor fallen Cpl. Daegan William-Tyeler Page of the 2nd Battal …

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